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An Indian paramilitary soldier guards at a check point during a strike in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. (Photo: AP)

J&K's status: Don't repeat history's mistakes

The weakness of India's neighbours, in contrast, stems from the repeated tweaking of their basic law by a succession of...

13 Jun 2017 1:30 AM IST

Cow slaughter is also a non-bailable offence now. (Representational Image)

Where is our individual freedom?

India pretends it has a Constitution that is not linked to any particular religion.

2 April 2017 5:14 AM IST

Article 246 says every state can levy a GST.

J&K parties agree to GST; raise concern over implementation

There was a general consensus that non-implementation of the GST would trigger economic and financial chaos in the...

30 Jun 2017 11:09 AM IST

Amar Singh (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court to examine if sacked MP is bound by whip

In the present writ petition Amar Singh said the question of law has to be answered by the apex court.

18 April 2017 1:01 AM IST

Neiphiu Rio (Photo: PTI)

Protect Nagaland's special rights, ex-CM tells Centre

Security sources at Kohima said that situation in Kohima, Dimapur and its adjoin district headquarters was still tense.

4 Feb 2017 6:53 AM IST

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Delhi not subservient to Centre, says Gopal Subramanium

Counsel argued that the home ministry cannot assume that it has overriding power and authority over the Delhi...

3 Feb 2017 6:35 AM IST

Nagaland chief minister T.R. Zeliang

Nagaland Chief Minister given three days to resign

TR Zeliang had called the meeting of all tribal bodies to find solutions to resolve the current impasse.

8 Feb 2017 2:59 AM IST

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Statute protections to the accused are often ignored

An accused is Freed only because the witnesses do not stick to their statement or the police fails to record the real...

24 April 2017 12:53 AM IST

Former Pakistan military ruler Pervez Musharraf. (Photo: AP)

Pak govt seeks to precede treason case against Musharraf on early...

The treason case was initiated against Musharraf for abrogating the Constitution on November 3, 2007.

30 April 2017 7:00 PM IST

According to the 2011 Census, the ratio of divorce and separation amongst Muslims is lower than other communities.

The Vanguard of Triple Talaq

Muslim scholar says it's a non-issue, government should concentrate on reducing the violation of talaq instead of the...

30 April 2017 6:13 AM IST

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

Towards women's equality

The woman of our country are the victims of male chauvinism, a state of mind that is easily forgiven in a male-dominated...

30 April 2017 12:35 AM IST

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court hopes government will fulfil cash withdrawal pledge

Bench took note of the submissions of Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi that 50 days time of streamlining cash inflow had...

17 Dec 2016 1:15 AM IST